Book: Filipino Style

filipino style

Since buying and reading the “Tropical House” with photography by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, we are now a Luca fan. Anything done or with Luca in it, we’ll grab it. The next time a book about banana-Q comes out with photographs by Senor Tettoni, we will buy that too!

And so we bought this awesome book last weekend… Filipino Style. Not only is this a crash course of – where the “Flipino Style” came from – what are its influences – how the Filipino style evolves – and – what the future holds, but also, it’s a book with touches of history of the Philippines and its heritage and super-rich culture.

• The analogy with sinigang is the awesomest
• Fabulous wood crafts, furniture, traditional Filipino interiors, etc.
• As with other aspects of Filipino culture, church played a big role too in shaping Philippine architecture, crafts and furniture
• Great text and photography
• The topic of the Filipino Style, embracing modernity

Product Description

After centuries of absorbing international influences, the Philippines’ architecture draws upon the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia to create a style all its own. Adjusting these ideas to a tropical environment,Filipino designers have created a bold esthetic. Filipino Style gives an overview of the traditional Filipino house, the influence of foreign cultures, the environment’s importance to home design, and finally the embrace of modernity. Insightful and beautifully photographed,Filipino Style provides wonderful design ideas from this lush island archipelago.

About the Author

• Rene Javellana is an author art art historian at Ateneo University in the Philippines.
• Fernando Nakpil Zialcita is a professor of Anthropology at Ateneo University.
• Luca Invernizzi Tettoni photographed the Thai Spa Book for Periplus Editions.

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Turning your house into a dream home doesn’t have to be mission impossible. It doesn’t have to empty your wallet or max out your credit card limit. The choices should not be limited to few mainstream furniture stores in the Philippines.

Today, extremely affordable furniture can be had via alternative furniture store like say, ahem, House of Leoque. A discount furniture or affordable furniture store like Leoque doesn’t mean it is offering sub standard furniture, hastily made furniture, etc.

In fact, as a furniture store in the Philippines, Leoque has been supplying hundreds & hundreds of furniture pieces/units, some of which are being shipped/cargoed across the Philippines, in different cities/provinces. We’ve supplied hotels, condos, single detached housing units, bargain furniture hunters, interior designers, contractors, wholesale furniture orders, etc…. a testament to the quality of Philippine furniture we supply.

Why an online furniture store like LEOQUE is able to price their furniture low and yet offer great furniture collection?

It is possible that operational costs are cut, thus, these cuts are being passed on to the clients & buyers. Savings could possibly come from renting a smaller showroom (not renting at SM Malls, Ayala Malls, etc.), great inventory system & logistics, outsourcing other works/jobs/specializations, employing compact but skilled pack of designers, craftsmen & wood workers in the pool, utilizing the power of the internet as marketing vehicle, great sourcing of raw materials, maximizing the workforce output, efficient management, etc. All these are factors why affordable & good-quality products are laid on the table, so to speak.

There is a demand for discount furniture & sale furniture, and Leoque should be able to cater to this demand. The hunt is on for great & affordable furniture pieces. And with the fact that online furniture discount stores are plentiful in  the Philippines, we’re positive, you’ll be able to get your furniture requirements in no time. By the way, In your search for Philippine furniture online store, I sure hope you find Leoque Furniture. :-)
Online Furniture Shop:

www.leoque.com

Offline Furniture Store:

LEOQUE FURNITURE PHILIPPINES
2943-I Gen. Del Pilar St.
Corner South Super Highway
Bangkal, Makati City
Philippines
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+632 7991927

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Living in a makati condo is not the same as living in a townhouse, apartment, or a single house. The dual nature of a condo in Philippines or anywhere else makes it different from other dwelling units. Aside from holding title to their units, condominium owners also share responsibility for the operating costs of the common areas of the condominium. All condominium owners agree by a set of Rules and Regulations particularly made for their condominium.

However, it may still be a good idea to look for a condo for sale Philippines because owning and living in a condominium may still be less expensive than other types of home ownership especially when you consider the amenities and facilities that come with it. On the other hand, condominium corporations may set restrictions on such things as owning pets, or having an outdoor barbeque. Conduct in the common areas can be strictly regulated through the condo board amending, changing and/or redrafting the Rules and Regulations. Most of the time, the monthly maintenance fee is charged. This covers water, a portion for maintaining and up keeping the building and grounds, and building insurance. Because of these additional responsibilities, it is important to carefully read everything if you are planning to buy a condominium.

There is a growing trend towards owning and living in a condo. This is particularly popular among single parent families and single young professionals because living in a condo eliminates the worry of lawn mowing, maintaining plants, yard maintenance, maintenance of the exterior of a house like paint, roof, and many more.

About the author… Deirdre Gonzales is a business entrepreneur from Cebu City Philippines. She’s now based in Florida and writes in her spare time for various websites including Atayala.com

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